SBP Receives Over $1 Million from the American Red Cross to Strengthen Community Resilience in the Southeast
June 10, 2026SBP has been awarded more than $1 million in grant funding from the American Red Cross to expand resilience and recovery efforts in communities hardest hit by Hurricanes Helene and Debby in 2024. Through this investment, SBP is partnering with a network of local nonprofits to help communities recover, rebuild stronger, and better prepare for …
From Incident to Recovery: How SBP Training Is Strengthening Little Rock’s Resilience
June 2, 2026On the afternoon of March 31, 2023, an EF3 tornado carved a 34-mile path through Little Rock, Arkansas, damaging thousands of structures in a matter of minutes. Madeline LeFèvre, a grants analyst for the city, was at a Whole Foods on the west side of town when it touched down. Staff put customers in the …
The Blue House: One Family’s Road from Disaster to Recovery
April 30, 2026The blue house stands out. It’s the first thing you notice pulling up to Alanda Walker’s place in Tampa — a vibrant blue, the color of a cloudless Florida sky. When SBP asked Alanda to pick a paint color for the exterior of her newly repaired home, she didn’t hesitate. As a little girl, she’d …
Strengthening Homes: SBP and Travelers Bring FORTIFIED Roofs to Families
January 30, 2026When Hurricane Ida tore through New Orleans in August 2021, Freda Jones watched as rain poured into the home she and her late husband had built together decades earlier. Born and raised in New Orleans, Freda has experienced numerous storms, including Hurricane Katrina. But Ida was different. Her home had already withstood years of wind …
Welcome Home: After Hurricane Milton, Celebrating a Rebuild Just in Time for the Holidays
December 23, 2025When Ms. Gray (first name withheld by request) stood in her Clearwater, Florida home on December 17, the repairs were finally done: new floors and ceilings, fresh paint, and a FORTIFIED roof overhead. That day, SBP staff, AmeriCorps members, and corporate partners gathered for a Welcome Home Party to celebrate a significant milestone in her …
SBP Announces Key Leadership Appointments: Reese May Named Chief Operating Officer; Lauren A.K. Darnell Joins as Chief of Staff
November 10, 2025SBP announces two key leadership appointments. Reese May has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, after previously serving as Chief of Innovation and Strategy, and Lauren A.K. Darnell has joined SBP as Chief of Staff. Both report to Chief Executive Officer Carol Markowitz and serve on SBP’s Senior Leadership Team. As Chief Operating Officer, May …